Associate Manager, Business Development

Job title: Associate Manager, Business Development

Company: NBA

Job description: Position Summary:The Associate Manager, Business Development is a key member of the Business Development team responsible for generating revenue by supporting the development and sale of integrated marketing partnerships for the NBA, WNBA, G League, USA Basketball and NBA 2K League.Major Responsibilities:Contribute to revenue generation by supporting the development and sale of integrated marketing partnerships for the NBA, WNBA, G League, USA Basketball and NBA 2K LeagueSupport all phases of the partnership sales process including prospect identification and outreach strategy, development and delivery of sales presentations, negotiations and contract executionCoordinate and collaborate with appropriate internal stakeholders (e.g., Media, Activation, Social Responsibility, etc.) to identify, develop, and vet sellable platforms/opportunities that align with prospective partners objectivesDevelop and write detailed, customized corporate presentations and partnerships proposalsActively monitor industry trades and conduct in-depth category research to identify target companies and contacts to outreach for potential partnership across portfolio of leaguesMaintain sales pipeline and reporting documents for Business Development teamDevelop briefing documents, meeting recaps and other sales support material as neededRequired Education/Professional Experience:Bachelor’s Degree3 to 5 years in sponsorships, sales, and/or business development at a league, team and/or agencyRequired Skills/Knowledge Attributes:Proactive team player with a passion for sponsorships / partnershipsStrong verbal and written communications skillsAbility to prioritize and handle and advance multiple projects at onceCurious and strategic thinker, with an eagerness to learn and develop!Strong desire to contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and positive working environmentDemonstrated knowledge of sports marketing and/or sponsorship landscapeProficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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Location: New York City, NY

Job date: Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:25:21 GMT

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